Post on 17-Aug-2020
“At least they aren’t drinking”
The Risks of Problem
Gambling in Teens of the Net
Generation
Rachel Johnson, MS, CHES
Net Generation
►Digital Technology Available Television Computers Internet Linked Digital Cameras Instant Messaging Video Chat Cell Phones (can be all of the above)
What is Gambling?
►Gambling is any game involving risk and possible reward where money or valuables may be won or lost
►Commonly misunderstood by teens and parents
So what, my kids not 21…
Parents as Partners Study 2009
…but I know it can cause problems
Iowa Teens
Iowa Teens
► 38% of Iowa gambled in 2008 48% male 28% female
►Card games with friends or family most popular
►Gambling losses increased with age► 3% of males report losing more than $100► 8% showed a sign of gambling being a
problem (2008 & 2010)2008 Iowa Youth Survey. IDPH. Iowa Consortium for Substance Abuse Research and Evaluation: University of Iowa.
Iowa Teens
Iowa Teen Males
Why do teens gamble?
►Have fun►Relieve boredom ► Prove skill►Make “easy” money
Strong cognitive processing starts around age 11/12
►New athlete
Jonathan Duhamel poses for photos after winning the World Series of Poker, Monday, Nov. 8, 2010 in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)Won $8.9 million
Gupta, Rina, Derevensky, Jeffrey L., (1998)Adolescent Gambling Behavior: A Prevalence Study and Examination of the Correlates Associated with Problem Gambling. Journal of Gambling Studies. Springer Netherlands. 14. 4.319 – 345.
Accessibility
►Play with Friends Family Online Counterparts
►Increased availability of funds ►Independence
Marketing
►Point of sale►Cartoon or board game themed gambling Joe Camel esque
►XBOX Live points exchange ►Sports sponsors / ESPN2►Free play sites ►M-gaming
Progression of the Slots
Accessibility
Social Gaming
Kontagent’s Mobile and Social Analytics Webinar 2012
Teen Gambling is Nothing New1965 – New Jersey, 16yr old hosts, one student $192 in debt1987 – New Jersey, 17yr old female offered “comps” and play at 5 major casinos1991 – Florida, 16yr old taking sports bets at school, one student $3000 debt2002 – Illinois, 25 middle schoolers busted in school sports betting gambling ring
Risks of Gambling
► Breaking the law2
► Lower grades2
► Abuse alcohol and drugs2
► Predators► Unhealthy money management 2
Financial troubles of Lotto winners
► Gaming if not gambling addiction► Suicide
20% of people treated for compulsive gambling have attempted suicide and 80-90% have considered 1 1. National Council on Problem Gambling (2005)
Retrieved on 02-13-09 from http://www.ncpgambling.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=1
2. MacKay. 2005. Betting on Youth: Adolescent Internet gambling in Canada. http://www.responsiblegambling.org/articles/Terri_Lynn_MacKay_discovery_2005.pdf
Progression from Recreational to Problem Gambling
►Genetic tendency to develop addiction (father)
►Major stressor in ones life►Social attitude or morals about
gambling►Proximity to gambling facility►Participation on practice websites ►Highly competitive personality►Current or former addictions to
substances
Problem Gambling
►Gambling activity that creates problems in an individual’s life, and can include problems with:
►Physical Health►Mental Health►Finances►School/work performance►Interpersonal relationships
Pathological Gambling DSM IV Criteria:
312.31 “A persistent and recurrent maladaptive gambling behavior as indicated by five or more of the following:”
1. Preoccupation2. Increasing amounts of money3. Unsuccessful efforts to control, cut back or stop4. Restless or irritable 5. Gambling as a way to escape problems or dysphoric mood6. After losing money, often returns to “get even7. Lies to conceal the extent of involvement with gambling8. Illegal acts9. Jeopardize or lose significant relationships10.Relies on others to provide money to relieve financial
situation
Physiological Effects
• Naturally occurring chemicals in the brain play a role• Serotonin, regulates mood and behavior• Norepinephrine is connected to risk taking and arousal in
compulsive gamblers • Dopamine plays a part in developing an addiction as it
makes you feel pleasure
What Can I Do???
►Stay informed►Be a role model►Monitor youth behaviors►Talk to your schools►Be a voice
Teen Gambling Prevention Sites
►http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oBH1LCq0YWo
►www.wannabet.org►www.youthbet.net
Questions???
Thank you for your time!